DeMar DeRozan (SG, TOR) - Elite DraftKings Play on 1/1/16

MATCHUP/VALUE: vs CHA, $8,000 ANALYSIS: DeRozan has been on fire recently, as he has scored 35+ fantasy points in 10 consecutive games. Over the last 10 days, he’s averaging 25.8 points, 5.3 rebounds, 6.3 assists, and 1.0 steal per game. He’s a huge part of the Raptors offense, and Kyle Lowry recently told the media […]

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (SG, DET) - Value Play on FanDuel on 12/31

MATCHUP/VALUE: at MIN, $5,500 ANALYSIS: With a handful of bigger name shooting guards ahead of him, I think Kentavious Caldwell-Pope will be criminally under-owned tonight. Although his recent performances have been very luke warm, he is still hitting value, and has shown many times this season he can put up huge numbers. I mean two […]

Klay Thompson (SG, GSW) - High Upside FanDuel Play on 12/31

MATCHUP/VALUE: at HOU, $7,300 ANALYSIS: This pick largely hinges on whether or not Stephen Curry plays tonight, so keep an eye on his status. Klay Thompson didn't play so well without his fellow Splash Brother last night, but I think things will turn around tonight against the Rockets. This game should have a much faster pace, which […]

Jerryd Bayless (PG/SG, MIL) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Stash in Deep Leagues OWNED IN: 29% of Yahoo! Leagues ANALYSIS: After missing 11 games because of a bum ankle, Jerryd Bayless was very effective in his return to action on Monday. Bayless put up 19 points and recorded seven assists in 27 minutes of play, outplaying starter Michael Carter-Williams. Unfortunately, he followed up […]

NBA Forwards: Week 10 Waiver Wire Pickups & Sleepers

Hello and welcome to another week of NBA matchups and another week of untapped waiver potential. I hope the holidays were kind to you and your team, and once again this week, there is another group of three forwards owned in 65-69% of Yahoo leagues who have been producing at a solid and under appreciated […]

NBA Guards: Week 10 Waiver Wire Pickups & Sleepers

Bradley Beal was ruled out over a week ago and it was unknown who would step up while he was gone. So far Beal's role has been somewhat replaced by the surprising Garrett Temple for Washington. Both Eric Bledsoe and Alec Burks will be missing significant time because of serious injuries. Figuring out who steps […]

Kyle Korver (SG, ATL) - Cheap Tournament Play for 12/26

MATCHUP/VALUE: vs NY, $4,200 ANALYSIS: Korver has been playing fairly well heading into the Christmas break, as he was averaging 10.0 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 3.2 assists per game over the last 10 days. He gets a matchup against the Knicks tonight, who have struggled on defense at times this season. Korver has flashed great […]

Eric Bledsoe (SG, PHO) - Solid DraftKing Play on 12/26

MATCHUP/VALUE: vs PHI, $8,300 ANALYSIS: Bledsoe was on fire, but he has really cooled off over the last couple of games. He had a short break because of Christmas, and he gets a great matchup against the Sixers tonight. Ish Smith will likely receive minutes tonight at point guard for the Sixers, and he very […]

Jeremy Lin (PG/SG, CHA) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 41% of Yahoo! Leagues ANALYSIS: Linsanity!! Man it was fun to watch Jeremy Lin go berserk when he was the Knicks three years ago. Unfortunately for Lin, he has never been quite able to replicate that level of success in the seasons that followed. However, we will […]

NBA Guards: Week 9 Waiver Wire Pickups & Sleepers

The first two guys are on the waiver wire list this week because you have to go get them now before it's too late. Both have shown in the past that they can produce and are starting to look like they will do it again. The other two guys are injured players looking to make […]

Courtney Lee (SG/SF, MEM) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Leagues OWNED IN: 42% of Yahoo! Leagues ANALYSIS: As have several other teams around the association, the Memphis Grizzlies have adopted the small ball strategy perfected by the Golden State Warriors. Guard Courtney Lee has been the biggest beneficiary of this change, taking the place of two-time all-star forward Zach Randolph, […]

Jeremy Lin (PG/SG, CHA) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Leagues OWNED IN: 39% of Yahoo! Leagues ANALYSIS: Jeremy Lin is not going to start for the Charlotte Hornets without an injury to Kemba Walker, but the one-time media phenomenon is giving his team quality minutes off the bench. Lin scored a season-high 35 points on 13-22 shooting in 47 minutes in Thursday's […]

Matt Barnes (SG/SF, MEM) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 44% of Yahoo! Leagues ANALYSIS: Matt Barnes was recently moved into the starting lineup for Memphis, and he's been playing very well. Over the last four games, he's averaging 13 points and slightly over nine rebounds a game. Barnes has always been a good defensive enforcer due […]

NBA Guards: Week 8 Waiver Wire Pickups & Sleepers

The Waiver Wire is filled with veteran guard talent this week. This week we have a group of guys have something to prove and are getting the opportunities to prove it. These guys will only be getting their chances for so long, so make sure to pick them up while they're producing. Be sure to […]

Patrick Beverley (HOU, PG) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 46% of Yahoo! Leagues ANALYSIS: Everyone knows Patrick Beverley is a defensive pest. An aggressive, max effort guy that gets under other teams' skin. Just ask Russell Westbrook. It's a nice wrinkle in real life for the Rockets, but for fantasy purposes he was essentially just […]

O.J. Mayo (PG/SG, MIL) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Standard Leagues OWNED IN: 17% of Yahoo! Leagues ANALYSIS: The Milwaukee backcourt has been beat up a bit. As a result, O.J. Mayo has been masquerading as the Bucks' starting point guard. Michael Carter-Williams is still involved and Mayo will shift to his natural shooting-guard when both players are on the […]

NBA Forwards: Week 7 Waiver Wire Pickups & Sleepers

Hello again and welcome to a turbulent time in the Fantasy Basketball season. Those sneaky little pickups...aren't so sneaky anymore. Your buddy who has been dormant for a few weeks actually wised up and added the hot and trending players. It is that time of season when Fantasy Basketball Managers have to regroup and ask, […]

NBA Waiver Wire: Guards (Week 7)

We're roughly a quarter of the way into the NBA regular season, and one third of the way to the playoffs on the fantasy basketball calendar.  The waiver wire is filled with veteran guards looking to remind people why they get all the big bucks. There are three old faces in new places that are […]

NBA Waiver Wire: Forwards (Week 6)

Hello again and welcome to another week of NBA action, another Fantasy Basketball weekly matchup, and another batch of burgeoning forwards. These three guys have hit a solid stride in the last couple of weeks and can help out those Fantasy Basketball Managers who need either specific category help or as many overall points as […]

Under-Performing Stars: Shooting Guard Edition

We’re now a month into the season, and you have spent most of it debating over these struggling shooting guards. If you’re like me, you spent Thanksgiving sulking over Kobe Bryant’s horrific stats. What is there to be thankful for when the Mamba is shooting 31%? Think of this article as your support group and […]

C.J. Miles (SG/SF, IND) Has the Sweet Stroke Going

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 48% of Yahoo! Leagues ANALYSIS: C.J. Miles is in the zone right now. The Pacers shooting guard/small forward has been shooting as well as he ever has in his career the last few games. On Tuesday night though, despite a sore ankle, Miles put together a […]

Gary Harris (SG, DEN) Making Most of Extra Minutes

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 13% of Yahoo! Leagues ANALYSIS:  Gary Harris has been getting more consistent minutes in the Denver starting lineup and it's starting to pay dividends. Over the last three games Harris has averaged 17.0 points, 2.7 boards, 2.0 threes and 1.3 steals in 29.0 minutes per game. The […]

Jeff Green (SG/SF, MEM) Worth Adding in All Leagues

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 38% of Yahoo! Fantasy Leagues ANALYSIS: Jeff Green started out the 2015-16 campaign on the bench, but has earned a place in the starting lineup now for Memphis. Talent has never been a question with Green but a heart condition looked like it was going to derail […]

NBA Waiver Wire: Guards (Week 5)

We're about a month into the NBA season now, and RotoBaller is looking at guards in today's waiver wire column. There are two categories of potential waiver wire stars this week. First, there are some young potential players looking to establish themselves on really bad teams. Second, we have a few veterans who are outplaying […]

Manu Ginobili (SG/SF, SA) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add for efficiency and steals OWNED IN: 34% of Yahoo! Fantasy Basketball Leagues ANALYSIS: Manu Ginobili has spent his entire 14 year career proving why no one should overlook him, yet he is unowned in two thirds of Yahoo leagues. Ginobili has resumed his revolutionized sixth man role by starting zero games this […]

Tyler Johnson (PG/SG, MIA) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Very Deep Leagues, Monitor in Others OWNED IN: 6% of Yahoo! Fantasy Basketball Leagues ANALYSIS: Tyler Johnson has seen an increased role since the departure of Mario Chalmers, and he has impressed as a scorer. He can score from all over the floor at a high percentage, and has shown the ability […]

Will Barton (SG/SF, DEN) is No Chicken Nugget

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 66% of Yahoo Leagues ANALYSIS: The title says it all, as Will Barton is a pedal to the metal player for the Denver Nuggets. He plays aggressively and tries to get to the rim as much as possible. Naturally this fearless (hence the "no chicken") style of […]

Grab Jarrett Jack (PG/SG, BKN) and Don't Look Back

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 76% of Yahoo! Leagues ANALYSIS: If you snagged Jarrett Jack towards the end of your respective drafts, you hit the jackpot. J.J. has been really good despite the fact that his Nets have stumbled out of the gates. On the season Jack is averaging 14.6 points, 4.4 […]

NBA Waiver Wire: Guards (Week 4)

This week's Waiver Wire Guards feature three young guys who are starting to emerge as real forces. All three play point guard and are expected to both distribute and score, but they are really score first combo guards coming off the bench to give their team a lift.  The final guy is an old face […]

Will Barton (SG/SF, DEN) - NBA Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED: 46% of Yahoo! Fantasy Basketball Leagues Will Barton, a former second round pick in 2012 for Portland, has been way off the fantasy radar for most of his brief career. As part of a 5-player deal at last year’s trade deadline, Barton was sent to Denver for Arron […]